2010 Summer Camp

Love horses? After a week at Capricorn, you’ll know for sure. Our summer camps feature two horseback riding lessons per day, lessons on safety, grooming, saddling and bridling as well as general horse care. Campers will also enjoy games, water day, horse costume and grooming contests, and more!

Session Dates	Times	Ages	Tuition
June 7 - 11	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	FULL
June 14 - 18	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	FULL
June 21 - 25	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
June 28 - July 2	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
July 5 - 9	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
July 12 - 16	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
July 19 - 23	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
July 26 - 30	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
August 2 - 6	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
August 9 - 13	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
August 16 - 20	9:00 - 5:00	6-14	$275
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Student Drop-off and Pick-up:  Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.  Special arrangements can be made with staff to drop off students as early as 8 a.m. and pick up by 6 p.m. at an additional charge of $20.  For your child's safety, campers must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. If your child is to be picked up by anyone other than a parent or legal guardian you must notify us in writing and they must present a current driver's license for identification.

What do we need to bring?  Capricorn provides the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes an air-conditioned lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to use. Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take that into account when preparing your child for each day of camp. If in doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our staff— they’re happy to help. Following is a list of items we ask campers to bring. Parents will be provided additional information upon registration.

• Sack lunch and snacks
• Plenty of water
• Long pants and hard sole shoes or boots to ride in
• A comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities
• Bathing suit on water day
• Sunscreen
• Horse treats (optional)

*Students under 18 must wear protective headgear, so riding helmets are furnished. However, students can wear bike helmets with written parental permission.

What will they do?  Campers are divided into groups according to riding experience, comfort level, or age. Groups are then taught safety around horses, how to saddle and bridle, and are matched to a horse with the camper’s needs in mind. Every day features two one-hour lessons on horseback. In addition to riding, campers will learn about taking care of horses by helping with traditional barn chores like feeding, watering, and grooming horses as well as cleaning the barn area. Other activities during the week include outside games, arts and crafts, games on horseback, Wednesday water play, and horse costume/grooming contests. On Fridays, Capricorn hosts a camper horse show for family and friends to attend.

How do I register?  Print off a copy of the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it along with your payment to the address on the form. Please note participants are only registered upon receipt of payment and signed registration form. Fees cannot be pro-rated.

A Liability and Medical Consent Form will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian upon arrival on the first day of camp. You may print off the one provided or if you would like a copy mailed prior to camp to help streamline the registration process, please call or email your request and leave your name, address and a contact phone number. The form will be sent to you. 

Also, please fill out and send in the Photo Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional purposes only.

Capricorn Camp Hotline:  972-530-1124

 

Birthday Parties

Let Capricorn Equestrian Center host your child's next birthday party. Birthday parties consist of one hour of riding with some instruction and playing a game on horseback! Your party will never be rained out in our spacious indoor arena. Our facilities also feature a climate controlled classroom/lunchroom with a refrigerator, microwave and tables for you to use. You bring the decorations, cake and refreshments, we provide the horses!

Included in our birthday package:
-You set the day and time
-$30.00 per rider
-Clean up handled by us!

Please note:  For safety reasons, children riding during the birthday party must be at least 6 years old. Two  weeks notice is required for scheduling parties.  Prices for parties scheduled during peak barn hours may be higher. Capricorn requires a $50 non-refundable deposit for all parties. Deposit must be received within 2 weeks of scheduled event to guarantee reservation.

PARENTS:  Please note that a Liability and Medical Consent Form will need to be filled out by a parent or legal guardian before riding.  You may print off the one provided or if you would like a copy mailed prior to the party to help streamline the registration process, please call or email your request and leave your name, address and a contact phone number. The form will be sent to you.  Also, please fill out and send in the Photo Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional purposes only.

Call (972) 530-1124 and give your child a birthday to remember.

Scout Clinics and Certification

Capricorn Equestrian Center provides hands-on clinics for Boy and Girl Scout certification and badge requirements.  Combining classroom instruction with on the horse instruction provides your scout with the information they need to fulfill all or part of their horsemanship badge requirements.  

Cost for the clinic is $30 per child.  This includes classroom instruction and 1 hour of horseback riding instruction.

Please note:  At least 2 weeks notice is needed for scheduling Scout Clinics.  Prices for clinics scheduled during peak ride times will be higher. Capricorn requires a $50 non-refundable deposit for all clinics. Deposit must be received within 2 weeks of scheduled event to guarantee reservation.

PARENTS:  Please note that a Liability and Medical Consent Form will need to be filled out by each parent or legal guardian before riding.  You may print off the one provided or if you would like a copy mailed prior to camp to help streamline the registration process, please call or email your request and leave your name, address and a contact phone number.The form will be sent to you. Also, please fill out and send in the Photo Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional purposes only.

Call (972) 530-1124 to schedule your scouting clinic.  Be sure to inform us of your exact requirements so we can tailor our program to meet your needs.  Scout clinics are generally scheduled on Friday afternoons and Saturdays, but other days and times can be scheduled as needed.

Gift Certificates

Looking for the perfect gift for the horse lover in your life? Give the gift of horseback riding. Capricorn Equestrian Center provides many camps, classes and programs for beginners to advanced riders.  What a wonderful surprise for that special person!  Call now for your gift certificates.

PARENTS:  Please note that a Liability and Medical Consent Form will need to be filled out before riding. 

Saturday Horseback Riding Mini Camps

Saddle up! Capricorn is now offering horseback riding mini day camps once a month.*

Dates	Times	Ages
February 13, 2010	8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6-14
March 13, 2010	8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6-14
April 17, 2010	8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6-14
May 15, 2010	8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	6-14

*Dates to be determined. If requested, Capricorn will notify interested persons by phone when camps will be offered. Please call (972) 530-1124 to reserve your spot or for more information. You will be notified by phone in the event camp will be canceled for any reason.

Saturday Camps will not be held during the months of June, July, and August.

Cost: TBD

What do we need to bring?  Capricorn provides the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes a climate-controlled lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to use. Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take that into account when preparing your child for camp. If in doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our staff— they’re happy to help. Following is a general list of items we ask campers to bring.

• Sack lunch and snacks
• Plenty of water
• Long pants and hard sole shoes or boots to ride in
• A comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities
• Horse treats (optional)

*Students under 18 must wear protective headgear, so riding helmets are furnished. However, students can wear bike helmets with written parental permission.

What will they do?  Campers are divided into groups according to riding experience, comfort level, or age. Groups are then taught safety around horses, how to saddle and bridle, and are matched to a horse with the camper’s needs in mind. Campers will participate in two one-hour lessons on horseback. In addition to riding, campers will participate in horse-related games and will also learn about taking care of horses by helping with traditional barn chores like feeding, watering, and grooming horses as well as cleaning the barn area.  

How do I register?  Call Capricorn at (972) 530-1124 to reserve your spot.

A Liability and Medical Consent Form will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian before camp. You may print off the one provided. 

 

Holiday Camps

Thanksgiving Camp

Session Dates	Times	Ages	Tuition
TBD	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	6-14	TBD

Holiday on Horseback

Session Dates	Times	Ages	Tuition
TBD	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	6-14	TBD
TBD	9 a.m. to 5 p.m.	6-14	TBD

 

 

2011 Spring Break Camp

Student Drop-off and Pick-up:  Camp starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m.  Special arrangements can be made with staff to drop off students as early as 8 a.m. and pick up by 6 p.m. at an additional charge of $20.  For your child's safety, campers must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. If your child is to be picked up by anyone other than a parent or legal guardian you must notify us in writing and they must present a current driver's license for identification.

What do we need to bring?  Capricorn provides the horses, tack, and helmets*. Our facility also includes an air-conditioned lunchroom and refrigerators for campers to use. Remember, most of the day will be spent outside, so take that into account when preparing your child for each day of camp. If in doubt about whether to bring something, please consult our staff— they’re happy to help. Following is a general list of items we ask campers to bring. Parents will be provided additional information upon registration.

• Sack lunch and snacks
• Plenty of water
• Long pants and hard sole shoes or boots to ride in
• A comfortable change of clothes for non-riding activities
• Bathing suit on water day
• Sunscreen
• Horse treats (optional)

*Students under 18 must wear protective headgear, so riding helmets are furnished. However, students can wear bike helmets with written parental permission.

What will they do? Campers are divided into groups according to riding experience, comfort level, or age. Groups are then taught safety around horses, how to saddle and bridle, and are matched to a horse with the camper’s needs in mind. Every day features two one-hour lessons on horseback. In addition to riding, campers will learn about taking care of horses by helping with traditional barn chores like feeding, watering, and grooming horses as well as cleaning the barn area. Other activities during the week include outside games, arts and crafts, games on horseback, Wednesday water play, and horse costume/grooming contests. On Friday, Capricorn hosts a camper horse show for family and friends to attend.

How do I register?  Print off a copy of the Registration Form, fill it out and mail it along with your payment to the address on the form. Please note participants are only registered upon receipt of payment and signed registration form. Fees cannot be pro-rated.

A Liability and Medical Consent Form will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian upon arrival on the first day of camp. You may print off the one provided or if you would like a copy mailed prior to camp to help streamline the registration process, please call or email your request and leave your name, address and a contact phone number. The form will be sent to you. 

Also, please fill out and send in the Photo Consent Form to allow us to use photographs for promotional purposes only.

Capricorn Camp Hotline:  972-530-1124